Citrus Varieties

Tangerines are actually from the Mandarin family. Mandarins are the heartiest of citrus and grow best in subtropical climates and conditions. Most people call Mandarins “tangerines.” Tangerines are a variety of citrus fruit that are red-orange in skin color. They are always known for their paper-thin skin, which make them easy to peel, and easy-to-section inside […]

Florida oranges represent history, health and agriculture. The history of Florida and oranges goes all the way back to early 20th-century promoters who began by selling 5-acre groves to farmers. Citrus in Florida quickly become a key element in agriculture, and still today, oranges and grapefruit are one of Florida’s largest commodity. However, despite it’s […]

Grapefruit are a subtropical citrus tree. They have a bitter tasting, to sweet-tasting, fruit which was originally named the “forbidden fruit” of the island of Barbados. Grapefruit trees are dark colored, evergreen trees that usually grow 15-20 feet tall. Grapefruit leaves are dark green, long and thin. When they blossom, they produce white, sweet smelling […]

People of all ages love Florida oranges because they are the sweetest and better tasting. But the usual oranges like Navels, Valencias and Temples, are not the only citrus varieties offering wonderful health benefits. Explore other varieties from the citrus family tree, sensations of health that are richly luscious and loaded with Vitamin C: Clementine […]

Fruit baskets are gifts that are commonly associated with Christmas. Ever since people started celebrating Christmas fresh fruit has been a part of the celebration. Giving fresh fruit is also a great way to give a healthy gift when people are already surrounded by sugary sweets and treats. Originally fruit was given as Christmas gifts […]

Tangerines, like a lot of citrus fruits, are full of the vitamins and minerals that can help you stay healthy. But did you know that tangerines can help fight obesity and diabetes too? It’s true. Medical studies have shown that a flavonoid in tangerines that can help fight obesity and diabetes. It also can help […]

The ever popular little fruit known as the tangerine is rich in history and tradition as well as being one of the tastiest, most nutritional and convenient-to-eat foods around. The tangerine is actually a member of the mandarin family of oranges and is known to have been cultivated in China and Japan more than 3,000 […]